[…]of an invitation to inquire into practice. So instead of being misunderstood and disrupting the comfortable nice atmosphere, I just nodded my head and moved on. As a result, I was always left alone to think about the places I wish I would have taken the conversation and the potential for relationships. I was often upset with my cowardice in these situations, especially because I knew that asking one thoughtful question could positively influence a student’s experience in a class and similarly, not asking that question could have the adverse effect. After taking stock of my own relationships, I realized […]
[…]during the 2021–2022 school year. Hobbies Maggie enjoys cooking, gardening, fishing, foraging for food to cook, making music, and crafting/sewing. Academic Background Barnard College (Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics–Computer […]
[…]my intellectual itch in the right way—I feel challenged, excited, and open to being creative.” Professional Experience During her undergraduate studies, Mediha completed her thesis on microscopic nematode worms, studying fertilization rates. She worked for her graduate university as a tutor, teaching genetics, microbiology, and human physiology. Mediha will begin her second year of teaching biology at Fraser High School in Fraser, Michigan, during the 2023–2024 school year. Hobbies In her free time, Mediha enjoys journaling and the practice of mindful reflection. She additionally enjoys engaging in conversation surrounding these topics, such as discussing productivity tools. Mediha is fascinated by […]
[…]those same skills and thought processes to all media, especially in today’s climate of disinformation.” Michael’s Story Teaching Discipline Chemistry Why Chemistry “Chemistry really helps to explain everything that is happening around us, and why so many things work the way that they do at the most fundamental level. Being able to show students how they can question and make sense of the world around them through this entirely new lens is just a fun process!” Professional Experience During his undergraduate studies, Michael worked as a food and research discovery intern at The Hershey Company. In this role, he conducted […]
[…]sharing that passion with my students.” Professional Experience Ashlie served with AmeriCorps for one year through a program called Advise Michigan, which places recent college graduates in high schools across the state of Michigan to assist students with post-secondary planning. She spent her time at Robichaud High School in Dearborn Heights, Michigan. In this role, she helped students and their families research post-secondary options, fill out college applications, and complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). For two summers, Ashlie worked with the National Student Leadership Conference, where she advised high school students in engineering projects and challenges. […]
[…]Fellow My teacher super power is the ability to find the power in any student’s thinking. Instead of thinking about, “What is your misconception?”, I can, on the fly, figure out, “What question did you answer instead?” -Shira Helft, Senior Fellow My teacher superpower is my infectious energy. My students have told me that my ‘level of intensity’ pushes them to try in mathematics, even when they historically haven’t experienced success. I know when to push students and when to give them space to wrestle with their understanding. -Dwaina Sookhoo, Senior Fellow Download […]
[…]her free time, Maria enjoys spending time volunteering in the nursery at her local church, hiking, traveling, and exploring new places. Academic Background Columbia University (Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering) Columbia University (Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering) University of Maryland, College Park (Master of Education in Curriculum and […]
[…]finished up her first two years of teaching at this same school teaching geometry, quadratics, and Newcomer Math. Newcomer Math is a class for newly immigrated students that covers everything from how to say numbers in English and basic arithmetic to pre-algebra. Lauren will start her third year of teaching at Berkley High School, Berkeley, California in the 2024-2025 school year. Hobbies In her free time, Lauren loves hanging out with her roommates and friends, and watching YouTube videos. Academic Background University of California (Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics, Science and Mathematics Education […]
[…]posed by some club or organization. Students around the school often referred to this as their “free day,” but my group quickly learned that it was, in fact, a “whatever-Ms.- Wells-decides-we-are-doing” day. My plan was to use all four years to build my advocacy students’ motivation and capacity for engaging in service projects to address important issues of their choosing. This is something I have always wanted to be able to do, and the half hour of “whatever” time mid-week seemed like a golden opportunity. I need to say a few more things about why my advocacy students were so […]
[…]all of our kids not only to go but to graduate secondary school. You must keep going to school!” “Alright class, let’s discuss that group problem of circuits with parallel resistors. What solutions did you come up with?” Teacher Mathias is my favorite teacher, and I really enjoy his physics class. He does a great job of explaining concepts both in Swahili and in English and he is always checking in to make sure we really understand. For those who don’t understand, he will bring them in small groups to work with him in his office. Other teachers just come […]
